Ellyn (1987) more music like this

by Ellyn Rucker

Ellyn Rucker is a strong enough pianist that she does not really need to sing, and she is a talented enough vocalist that she would be a popular attraction if she did not play a note of music. The Denver-based pianist-vocalist is equally skilled in both areas as shown on this Capri set, her debut as a leader. With the assistance of tenor ...

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Now (2003) more music like this

by Ellyn Rucker

Not many people can get away with putting two 5/4 bossa novas into a single program, but pianist and singer Ellyn Rucker has always done things just a bit differently. On her fifth album as a leader she steers clear of the usual repertoire of jazz standards, instead selecting a winning program of more obscure material both new and old, though a ...

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Nice Work (1995) more music like this

by Spike Robinson/Ellyn Rucker

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Live In New Orleans (1992) more music like this

by Ellyn Rucker

There are singers that play piano and pianists who sing. Then there are those rare performers who not only do both, but integrate them into a personalized style. Ellyn Rucker can sing ballads with distinction, scat at a blistering pace, and play rollicking or empathetic piano solos. All these elements make her concert recording Live In New Orleans ...

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This Heart of Mine (1988) more music like this

by Ellyn Rucker

Pianist/vocalist Ellyn Rucker's second Capri release (a trio outing with bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith) is even better than her first. A particularly strong pianist soloist who is also the perfect accompanist for her soft-toned vocals, Rucker has long fallen into the "underrated" category due to her decision to live in ...

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